Dayramir Gonzalez
Montreal- The Art of Cuban Piano
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
1254 Rue Mackay
Aug 17, 2022
7:00 PM EDT
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After touring the summer in Latinoamerica and US Yamaha artist, Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir González kicks off his Canada tour at renowned The Upstairs jazz in Montreal with a special concert that shows the dynamic range of Cuban piano from Ernesto Lecuona to Chucho Valdes, from Gonzalo Rubalcaba to Dayramir González. This band just won the DC Jazz Bands Competition and it's a not to miss show to dance and listen to today's afro Cuban Jazz Grooves.
“A thoughtful musical dialogue between turn-of-the-century Havana and 2010s New York.” - JazzTimes (Editor’s Pick)
“The writing and playing are breathtaking.” - DownBeat (4.5 stars)
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Marlene
April 19th 2024
Dayramir Gonzalez is an amazing pianist and is a charming and witty. He played his original music along with some Cuban classics. His take on the classics is innovative and sweet sounding. The venue is beautiful and the sound was perfect.
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Dayramir Gonzalez Biography
Dayramir Gonzalez, Cuban Jazz Pianist
Yamaha Artist Dayramir Gonzalez, is a three-time Cubadisco award-winner and the first Cuban national to receive Berklee College of Music’s “Presidential Scholarship” and the 2013 Wayne Shorter Award for most outstanding jazz composer. In 2012, he was a headliner in Carnegie Hall’s “Voices of Latin America Series,” invited by Chucho Valdes to represent the young generation of Cuban jazz pianists. His latest album “The Grand Concourse” was named one of the Top 40 albums of 2018 and received 4.5 stars from Downbeat.
Starting his professional career as a pianist and composer with former Irakere member, Oscar Valdes’ Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble Diákara at the age of 16, Dayramir has gone from winning Havana’s JoJazz festival in 2004 and 2005, and three Cubadisco awards for his 2007 debut album “Dayramir & Habana enTRANCé” to becoming Berklee College of Music’s first Cuban national “Presidential Scholarship" recipient. International performances include 15,000-seat stadiums with legends like Chucho and Bebo Valdes and headlining Carnegie Hall, representing the young generation of Afro-Cuban jazz. The culmination of his journey as a young Havana-native continuing and bringing the Afro-Cuban music legacy to New York is synthesized in his album “The Grand Concourse,” a name inspired by the thoroughfare that runs through the Bronx and a concept that reflects the uncommonly dynamic range of pieces from the pulsating West African bass motif found in Situaciones en 12/8 to the contemporary take on the classical Cuban tradition of the late 19th century to haunting orchestral jazz ballad of Blood Brothers. Dayramir is making his mark as a leading international composer, orchestrator, bandleader and pianist.
Read MoreYamaha Artist Dayramir Gonzalez, is a three-time Cubadisco award-winner and the first Cuban national to receive Berklee College of Music’s “Presidential Scholarship” and the 2013 Wayne Shorter Award for most outstanding jazz composer. In 2012, he was a headliner in Carnegie Hall’s “Voices of Latin America Series,” invited by Chucho Valdes to represent the young generation of Cuban jazz pianists. His latest album “The Grand Concourse” was named one of the Top 40 albums of 2018 and received 4.5 stars from Downbeat.
Starting his professional career as a pianist and composer with former Irakere member, Oscar Valdes’ Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble Diákara at the age of 16, Dayramir has gone from winning Havana’s JoJazz festival in 2004 and 2005, and three Cubadisco awards for his 2007 debut album “Dayramir & Habana enTRANCé” to becoming Berklee College of Music’s first Cuban national “Presidential Scholarship" recipient. International performances include 15,000-seat stadiums with legends like Chucho and Bebo Valdes and headlining Carnegie Hall, representing the young generation of Afro-Cuban jazz. The culmination of his journey as a young Havana-native continuing and bringing the Afro-Cuban music legacy to New York is synthesized in his album “The Grand Concourse,” a name inspired by the thoroughfare that runs through the Bronx and a concept that reflects the uncommonly dynamic range of pieces from the pulsating West African bass motif found in Situaciones en 12/8 to the contemporary take on the classical Cuban tradition of the late 19th century to haunting orchestral jazz ballad of Blood Brothers. Dayramir is making his mark as a leading international composer, orchestrator, bandleader and pianist.
Afro-cuban Jazz
Contemporary Classical
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Latin Jazz
Piano Jazz
Contemporary Jazz
Latin Jazz World Music
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